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2012 Windy Oaks Estate Chardonnay One Acre Schultze Family Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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tward Likes this wine: 87 points
October 13, 2018 - Had out at dinner among some other Chardonnays and this one was the "biggest", roundest and ripest vs. a N. Italian and a Burgundy (St. Aubin). On PnP the oak was present, but it settled in nicely and drank well, and pairing fairly well with a couple of dishes, but it was not a notable wine, seeming like a good / very good California Chardonnay, whereas I was hoping for something a bit more "Burgundian", thinking Santa Cruz Mtns would provide a cooler climate and more complexity. Still, quite nice. The ~1/4 left in the bottle to the following night was good, but had fattened and flattened and became a touch harsh with some bitterness.
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GalvezGuy Likes this wine: 92 points
December 5, 2015 - This must have seen less new oak than previous vintages because it is rocking right out of the gate with a nice nose of lemon curd, golden apple, tangerine peel, and a nice mineral component. On the palate rich but not heavy with meyer lemon, apple, fig, toffee, and citrus peel. Long finish with great balance. Best Chardonnay yet from here.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type White
- Producer Windy Oaks Estate
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation One Acre
- Vineyard Schultze Family Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 20 (25%)
- Consumed 60 (75%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerWindy Oaks Estate
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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